Purchase tickets for Boo at the Zoo!

Boo at the Zoo tickets are now on sale to the general public! Tickets are now available for $8 online. Children ages two years and under are free. Purchase tickets here.Want to wait? Tickets will be available at the gate for $10.Join us for our a...

Monsters, Inc. Movie Night at Loeb Stadium

Become a Dog Park Member!

Looking for a PAW-some place to exercise your dog and meet new friends? Lafayette is currently home to Shamrock Dog Park, located just south of Lafayette's downtown in Shamrock Park.  COMING SOON - MCPAW DOG PARK! Construction is currently taking...

Mark your calendars! Fall Boo Bash is Sunday, October 29!

The annual Fall Boo Bash will be taking place on Sunday, October 29, from 12pm-3pm at McAllister Recreation Center.

This FREE community event will feature a pumpkin patch, food trucks, fall games and crafts, and more! 

Wear your favorite costume an...

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built with the animals in...

Check out the 2023 Fun Guide!

The 2023 Fun Guide is here! Stay up on all things Lafayette Parks & Recreation (programs, events, parks amenities, etc.) and download your digital copy today!

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Mark your calendars! Fall Boo Bash is Sunday, October 29!

The annual Fall Boo Bash will be taking place on Sunday, October 29, from 12pm-3pm at McAllister Recreation Center.

This FREE community event will feature a pumpkin patch, food trucks, fall games and crafts, and more! 

Wear your favorite costume an...

Purchase tickets for Boo at the Zoo!

Boo at the Zoo tickets are now on sale to the general public! Tickets are now available for $8 online. Children ages two years and under are free. Purchase tickets here.Want to wait? Tickets will be available at the gate for $10.Join us for our a...

Visit our Registration Portal - CivicRec

Online registration is now available for year-round fun with Columbian Park Zoo and Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Visit our registration portal, CivicRec, to browse or sign up for Zoo Camps, youth classes, Zoo Memberships, Zoo Birthday Parties and other...

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built with the animals in...

Party Like an Animal at CPZ!

Designed for children turning 5-12, a Zoo Birthday Party is one your child will never forget! Visit our Zoo Party Package Options & Pricing page for all the details on how Zoo Birthday Parties work, then contact us at zooeducation@lafayette.in.gov to ...